10 Rules For Cuffing Season

September 10, 2013 - 7:24 pm
by
Terry Carter Jr.

It's that time of the year again. Yup, cuffing season is upon us. As the humid summer days come to an end and the chilly breeze of fall returns (well, in some cities), all the single ladies and fellas are swiping through their contact list looking for that perfect cuddle buddy for those lonely winter nights. Click through VIBE's guide to surviving cuffing season. —Terry Carter Jr. (@KINGBeysus)

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Rule #1: Ditch Your Summer Fling
You can’t turn a summer fling into a housewife... or husband. Keep in mind the reason you got with your summer fling(s) in the first place. All those freaky "I normally don't do this" summer sessions are probably memories you wanna soon forget. What happened in the summer should stay in the summer.
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Rule #2: Pick A Good Candidate
Does he watch Scandal? Is she a fan of Sunday night football? The key to cuffing is finding someone you can tolerate while being snowed in together during a whiteout. If everything goes well, your cuffing season doesn’t have to have a finale.
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Rule #3: Be Available
Not returning text messages are unacceptable during cuffing season. 'Tis the season to be attentive. At least one Drake-inspired text message per week or weekends to just chill in together are essential if you wanna keep your cuffing partner till March. Now is not the time to be detached.
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Rule #4: Invest in Netflix
We get it. Times are hard. The cost of a movie ticket for two is $20, not counting the popcorn and drinks. Ain't nobody got time for that! Stay inside under your warm Snuggie, order take out for you and your boo and enjoy your $8 Netflix service.
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Rule #5: Wrap It Up
Fellas, wrap it up. Ladies, pop that... birth control pill. Do whatever it takes to make sure you two don't end up with any regrets come spring. Cuffing season does not mean it's time to get knocked up or even scarier, catch any STDs.
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Rule #6: Remember It's Temporary.
Keep your feelings in check because not every cuff buddy will turn out to be your prince charming or the woman of your dreams. Have fun and enjoy it while it lasts. Don't get too clingy or become that guy or girl who can't take a hint when it's time to move on once the dandelions begin to bloom.
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Rule #7: Respect the Curve
Not everyone wants to be cuffed. If she hits you with the "you're adorable" text while you're trying to flirt or if he just doesn't seem interested, don't force it. You've been friend zoned. Respect the curve and move on to someone more suitable for you.
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Rule #8: Stay Focused
One way to prevent yourself from being too wrapped up in your winter boo is to keep yourself focused on passing those final exams or working toward landing that promotion. Just because you're having a winter rendezvous doesn't mean you don't need to keep a life of your own. Find time to balance the two.
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Rule #9: Capture the Moments
You've waited all summer long for this. Now's the time for those "Bae caught me slipping" photos to make its way back to Instagram. But be careful flexing on social media websites. You should always consult with your cuff partner before you put up anything that might make he/she slowly two-step back out the door.
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Rule #10: Set Your Own Rules
To get the best experience out of cuffing season, make sure there's a clear line drawn between what both of you want and how long you both want it. This way, there's a mutual understanding if the relationship doesn't go any further past May.
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